Reddit reviews Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer and Siphon Kit for Aquarium, Large
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Effectively separates and removes debris from your aquariumConstructed with flexible, high quality tubingFor aquariums from 20 to 55 gallons in size
And that should do it! I really hope this helped. Last but not least, here are some shots of my tanks :) :
My hands are tired =D.
I use one of these bad boys.
Just put a gallon jug or bucket on the floor and start the siphon. Then just mix up the top 1/2 inch or so of the sand with the wide end and all of the crap down there gets sucked up. First though, I clean off the glass really well, and use a turkey baster to blow all the detritus and other junk off of (and out of) the rock in my tank, then give it 10 minutes or so to settle with all pumps off. THEN I do the siphoning. Helps get a LOT of gunk out in a pretty efficient way.
It can take 15 minutes total if you want to be quick about it, or two hours if you want a really deep clean of your tank (mine is 9 gallon, so YMMV)....which I recommend every couple months if your inhabitants aren't the kind to stress out over it too badly.
I also use a motorized pump version of a siphon to clean out the water more thoroughly and save a little time:
https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Gravel-Cleaner-Sludge-Extractor/dp/B003C5U2SU/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1473442810&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=eheim+electric+siphon
https://www.amazon.com/Python-Pro-Clean-Gravel-Washer-Aquarium/dp/B001V6Y3LY/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=fish+tank+siphone&qid=1574057375&sr=8-6
Not sure to be honest because I don't use one, but here are [the Amazon reviews on it.] (https://www.amazon.com/Python-Pro-Clean-Gravel-Washer-Aquarium/dp/B001V6Y3LY)
I've been doing my research. :) Ordered the Aqua Clear 50 as you suggested and I am buying ammonium chloride and a testing kit off Amazon. Also signed up for aquabid. :)
I considered Dr. Tim's bacteria but I decided to do it the slow way instead, because why not.
I found out the type of fish tank I wanted to do is the low light low-tech tank, so I'm reading up on them right now. I read about this scientist who makes fishtanks where you don't have to change water for months at a time when I was a kid. Apparently she writes books on the subject.
Going to do some more research and try to get this right.
In terms of how I siphon water out of the fish tank, will something like this work? http://smile.amazon.com/Python-Pro-Clean-Gravel-Washer-Aquarium/dp/B001V6Y3LY/
I decided to use Miracle Gro topped with some kind of sand for my substrate. Will this suck out all of my substrate?